The incident, believed to have occurred in recent days in the Gaza Strip, has sparked a wave of public outcry and rare anti-Hamas protests. Graphic video footage circulating online allegedly shows Odai al-Rabei’s mutilated body and thousands of Gazans participating in his funeral, chanting, “Out, out, out! Hamas out!” and “In spirit and blood we’ll redeem you, Odai!”
The victim’s family issued a scathing video statement, blaming members of the al-Qassam Brigades — the military wing of Hamas — for torturing Rabei with “hard tools” and dragging his body before returning it to the family home. They killed him treacherously,” the family said, calling for justice and vowing not to rest until the perpetrators are punished. Rabei was described as a devout Muslim who “fasted Ramadan, prayed, and read the Quran.” The family appealed to the international community and human rights organizations to support the people of Gaza in the face of Hamas’s rule. (Read more)
The victim’s family issued a scathing video statement, blaming members of the al-Qassam Brigades — the military wing of Hamas — for torturing Rabei with “hard tools” and dragging his body before returning it to the family home. They killed him treacherously,” the family said, calling for justice and vowing not to rest until the perpetrators are punished. Rabei was described as a devout Muslim who “fasted Ramadan, prayed, and read the Quran.” The family appealed to the international community and human rights organizations to support the people of Gaza in the face of Hamas’s rule. (Read more)